What Colorado's Major Cities Looked Like In The 1950s May Shock You. Denver Especially.

The 1950s were a peaceful and prosperous time in Colorado—the big war had ended, the Great Depression was a distant memory and the Centennial State was continuing to grow and expand. To get an idea of just how much things have changed since the 1950s, check out these incredible old photos from History Colorado:

Did you live in Colorado during the 1950s? Please share your memories in the comments!

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